Honor for National Grid President

Senate Resolution No. 2448 BY: Senator GOLDEN COMMENDING Kenneth D. Daly, President of National Grid upon his designation for special recognition by Kingsborough Community College on June 22, 2017 WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize the achievements of those individuals and businesses which substantially contribute to the economic vitality of their communities and the entire Empire State; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Kenneth D. Daly, President of National Grid upon his designation for special recognition by Kingsborough Community College to be celebrated at its 12th Annual Seaside Splash Scholarship Gala "An Evening by the Shore - Summer White Party" on Thursday, June 22, 2017, at the Lighthouse in Brooklyn, New York; and WHEREAS, Kenneth D. Daly earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in English from St. Francis College; he furthered his education by obtaining his Master's in Business Administration degree in Finance from St. John's University, and a Master of Science degree in Human Resource Management from New York University; and WHEREAS, In 2002, Kenneth D. Daly achieved the distinguished Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation, and completed the Harvard University Advanced Management Program in 2014; and WHEREAS, In 1988, Kenneth D. Daly joined National Grid's predecessor, Brooklyn Union, which later became KeySpan, as a Management Trainee in the Customer Relations Department; throughout his 29-year career, he has held numerous positions in finance, human resources and customer relations; and WHEREAS, Kenneth D. Daly served as the CFO of the United States and United Kingdom gas distributions businesses; for the last two years, he has been based in London, holding the title of Global Financial Controller; and WHEREAS, In addition to his work with National Grid, Kenneth D. Daly is a member of the Saint Francis College Board of Trustees, and has served as an adjunct professor teaching human resource, business and finance courses for 20 years; and WHEREAS, Since 1992, Kenneth D. Daly has held the position of Director of the St. John's University Executive-in-Residence Program; he is also a vital member of the David Rockefeller "Fellows Program," the Long Island Energeia Partnership, The NYC Partnership, Ridgewood Savings Bank, the Advanced Energy Research and Technology Center Board (AERTC), and the Business Council of New York State Board, as well as the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) Board; and WHEREAS, Under the luminous leadership of President, Kenneth D. Daley, National Grid is an international energy delivery company which delivers electricity to approximately 3.3 million customers in New York, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island; it is the largest distributor of natural gas in the northeastern United States, serving approximately 3.4 million customers; and WHEREAS, National Grid, New York has 1.6 million electricity customers in upstate New York and 2.3 million natural gas customers across large portions of the state; the company also owns over 3,800 megawatts of contracted electricity generation which provides power to over one million Long Island customers; its service area spans from Niagara Falls to the forks of Long Island; and WHEREAS, National Grid strives to connect people to the energy they use; from the warmth and light customers rely on at home, and the power which keeps factories and offices going, to the infrastructure and technologies which are essential parts of today's modern lifestyle; and WHEREAS, This vital company is always looking for new ways to create sustainable energy solutions for the future, and the development of an energy system which will maintain our economic prosperity in the 21st Century; and WHEREAS, Recently, National Grid and Kingsborough Community College embarked on an exciting initiative; through Kenneth D. Daly's leadership, National Grid will serve as the anchor partner in establishing a Customer Experience Management (CXM) Academy at the College; and WHEREAS, This innovative model draws upon the best resources of the College to prepare eligible students for entry into customer relations positions in New York City with the opportunity for growth and professional advancement as their education and experiences progress; and WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Laurie, and their four children, all of whom have shown him love and support and rejoice in his many achievements; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their profession, certainly have earned the recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend Kenneth D. Daly, President of National Grid upon his designation for special recognition by Kingsborough Community College on June 22,